Friday 04 July

Felix Dexter -Not just another white guy lost in the shuffle'

EDINBURGH PREVIEW

Award winning comedian and actor Felix Dexter is one of the most versatile talents to emerge from the comedy scene in years. His distinctive fusion of acutely observed characters and high energy stand-up mixed with satire ensure that he is widely acclaimed.

These qualities, allied to his considerable gift for comedy writing, were seen in ‘The Prince of Dalston’, part of Carlton Television’s character series ‘Single Voices’. At the ‘Emma Awards’ Felix won the ‘Best TV Actor Award’ for this performance. Felix also worked on a screenplay commissioned by the Film Council entitled ‘The Prince of Dalston’ which is based on one of his characters.

Felix's theatre credits include ‘One Flew Over The Cuckoos Nest’ in the West End and Edinburgh, directed by Terry Johnson. Felix was cast in both productions starring Christian Slater, Frances Barber and then Alex Kingston.
He is also continuing to perform stand-up comedy and to pursue his acting career. Recently he appeared in the National Theatre’s production of Eugene O’Neil’s ‘Mourning Becomes Electra’.

During 2002 he completed an acclaimed season with The Royal Shakespeare Company playing Autolycus in ‘A Winter’s Tale’ directed by Matthew Warchaus and a selection of roles in ‘Pericles’ directed by Adrian Noble.

Felix Dexter in Films

Leading role and narrator of short film ‘Soul Patrol’ starring Sadie Frost, Clint Dyer and Davinia Taylor.
Small cameo in Independent film ‘Room To Rent’ released starring Juliette Lewis and Rupert Graves.

Felix Dexter in Television

‘John Johnson’ (father of Saffy’s baby) in Absolutely Fabulous
Alistair McGowan’s ‘Impressions 2000’
‘Vanity Fair’ - Playing Samuel - BBC 1
‘Alexei Sayle’s Merry Go Round’ - BBC 2
‘Crapstone Villas’ - Channel 4 - Voices on animated comedy show
‘A-Force’ - BBC 2 - Host
‘Knowing Me, Knowing You - Alan Partridge’ BBC 2
‘Jo Brand Through The Cake hole’ - Channel 4
‘The Real McCoy’ - Comedy Sketch Show - BBC 2 - Four series

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